Nitisinone, a drug that is already used to treat two genetic diseases, could be repurposed to control the spread of malaria, ...

Low doses of a drug already approved for treating rare genetic conditions in humans kills mosquitoes dead. Scientists say it ...

Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have identified hundreds of genome regions containing thousands of genetic variants ...

Discover how an emerging technology called tRNA therapy could become the next big thing in genetic disease treatment.

Building on the longstanding European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA)—a database for human genetic, ... Rare eye diseases are the leading cause of untreatable blindness in Europe and affect people ...

African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent's vast genetic diversity. Less ...

A revolution is underway in gene editing -- and at its forefront is David Liu, an American molecular biologist whose ...

These tests help spot any problems that could affect them, such as birth defects or genetic diseases. The results can help you make the best health care decisions before and after your child is born.

Me, a standard-bearer for the at-home health movement, announced on March 23 that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate a sale, prompting many of its 15 million customers to wonder: ...

While de-extinction projects capture headlines with dreams of resurrecting mammoths, the same technologies at play — especially CRISPR — are quietly transforming something even more profound: human ...